FAQ
How can I know if an organization asking for money to help the homeless is legitimate?
Begin by finding out if they are members of ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) as is Union Rescue Mission. The Better Business Bureau also gives information about charity organizations. Non-profit charity online databases, such as Charity Navigator, can also be good resources for locating the legitimacy of a 501(c)(3).
Then, go visit them. See for yourself what they are doing, who they are helping, how funds are being used, and if they are really making a difference. We encourage everyone to come and visit us here at the Mission. We want you to see the great need here, and the great progress we are making.
